Latest DePIN AI News

Storj and CUDOS have partnered to make AI compute more accessible by combining Storj's decentralized storage solutions with CUDOS's DePIN compute network. This alliance offers multi-petabyte capacity to customers, utilizing Storj's S3-compatible storage within the CUDOS network. By leveraging Valdi's compute capabilities, the collaboration aims to provide high-end compute solutions to the market. Storj's platform ensures enhanced security through encryption and data sharding, while CUDOS focuses on supporting large language models, image recognition, and speech synthesis. The CEOs of both companies emphasize the improved scalability, security, and cost-effectiveness of their joint services, positioning them as a competitive alternative to major cloud providers.

OKX Wallet to Host X Space on the Convergence of DePIN and AI. The event, featuring industry leaders from @getgrass_io, @jambotechnology, and @CyberChargeWeb3, will explore the synergies between DePIN and AI technologies. OKX, a global crypto exchange and Web3 company, aims to redefine fan engagement with sports teams using innovative technology. Through campaigns like Unseen City Shirts and Race Rewind, OKX offers fans exclusive real-world benefits. With a commitment to transparency and security, OKX's ecosystem includes the OKX Wallet, connecting users to over 100 blockchains and numerous DeFi protocols. For more information, visit OKX's Support Center.

Storj partners with CUDOS to advance distributed compute and cloud storage solutions, leveraging NVIDIA's chips for the expanding AI market. The collaboration aims to provide scalable and cost-effective solutions for businesses and developers. Storj's recent partnerships with cunoFS and AIOZ Network further enhance AI and video workflows in the decentralized cloud storage space. Competitors include Filecoin, Arweave, and AIOZ Network's W3S. The DePIN market has seen increased funding for projects like IoTeX.

IoT devices are evolving to provide real-world data for enterprise AI systems, driving business benefits beyond the initial hype. Despite the novelty wearing off, IoT remains crucial for connecting industrial and consumer devices with high-ROI AI applications. The integration of IoT and AI enables automation, optimization, and cost reduction in physical operations. Semiconductor companies like NXP and Qualcomm offer powerful, energy-efficient chips to support a variety of IoT applications. Forward-thinking IoT suppliers focus on customer needs, integrating IoT features into industry-specific products. This shift from technology-centric to product-centric IoT enhances customer value and business outcomes.

Decentralized Physical Infrastructure Networks (DePin) are the new trend in the crypto world, aiming to decentralize physical infrastructure management using blockchain technology. Innovative projects like Render, Akash Network, Helium, and Filecoin offer secure and transparent solutions. Among them, Shieldeum stands out with its AI-powered cybersecurity application, providing enhanced protection for crypto users against cyber threats. DePin networks represent a significant revolution in the crypto space, democratizing access to physical infrastructures while ensuring data and transaction security.

Aethir token (ATH) experiences a 35% surge after being listed on South Korea's top exchanges, Upbit and Bithumb. The token, known for its applications in AI and gaming, solidifies its presence in the market. With a strong market debut and trading incentives, Aethir aims for new highs amidst sector growth. Despite the revenue success and increased open interest, caution is advised as no DePin project has proven long-term viability yet. The surge in open interest and trading volume indicates a volatile market environment for Aethir.

CUDOS Intercloud, a product by CUDO, has been launched to bridge the gap in Web3 computing by offering a scalable, distributed GPU-as-a-Service cloud solution. It is designed to cater to the needs of DePIN communities and AI computational tasks such as machine learning and inference. The platform addresses the challenges faced by Web3 companies in accessing GPUs and ensuring service levels while providing a Web 3.0-aligned experience. With the integration of NVIDIA GPUs, CUDOS Intercloud helps overcome the challenges of building robust and decentralized Web3 and AI systems. The CUDO network has delivered over 500,000 consumed hours of AI GPU time, supporting a range of NVIDIA GPUs for professional visualization and high-performance computing workloads. CUDOS Intercloud offers significant cost savings, a focus on GPU computing for AI, and the use of 100% renewable energy-powered data centers, making it an economically and environmentally friendly alternative for the AI era.

Raad Labs, a climate tech company, has secured a $2.25 million funding round to enhance climate data measurement and forecasting. The blockchain-enabled network, led by CoinFund and other investors, monitors weather patterns, greenhouse gas emissions, and soil degradation. Raad Labs aims to provide businesses and governments with high-quality data to prevent climate disasters cost-effectively. With the global forecasting market expected to grow, the company's technology has applications in various sectors, including AI and methane detection.

The decentralized AI industry has experienced a surge in growth and investment, especially in the 'Crypto + AI' sector. NeurochainAI, a DeAIAAS platform, is garnering community support in anticipation of its upcoming token generation event (TGE). The platform aims to address the centralization of AI models by Big Tech companies and the high costs of hardware that limit individual and business contributions to AI advancements. With the global AI industry projected to grow at a 37% CAGR to $1.8 trillion by 2030, NeurochainAI's DeAI Infrastructure seeks to democratize and decentralize the AI space, fostering a community-driven ecosystem. The platform's $NCN token is set to launch in a TGE, promoting a fair launch and rewarding community participation.

A decentralized smartphone, APhone, has partnered with Aethir to introduce a new scaling solution that significantly reduces user costs while increasing capacity. The solution allows APhone to handle over 800,000 daily users at a fraction of the previous cost, thanks to Aethir's distributed GPU cloud computing network. Additionally, APhone will integrate Aethir Edge, an AI device that enhances the performance and security of Web3 applications. The partnership is expected to save APhone over $3.2 million quarterly and could propel the decentralized physical infrastructure (DePIN) industry, which is projected to reach a $3.5 trillion market by 2028.